How do you make real, lasting changes when motivation comes and goes?

Dwayne has been through major life changes, including the end of two marriages, and has noticed alcohol becoming more present over time. He wants to make a change but struggles to stay consistent. On some days, he can, on other days, he just can’t help it. Roz also wants to shift her habits but finds it hard to follow through. She starts off motivated, but after a long day at an emotionally demanding job, having a drink feels like the easiest way to relax. In this episode, Coach Rina helps Dwayne and Roz explore simple, lasting ways to create change. She shows them that while motivation fades, real progress comes from self-awareness and small, steady steps forward.

In Dwayne’s session:

- Struggling to find lasting motivation for change

- Finding comfort in his drinking routine

- Coping with the end of two long-term marriages

- How childhood experiences shaped his drinking habits

- Noticing his drinking habits increase over time

- Identifying feelings that trigger his cravings

- Pausing to check in with emotions before drinking

- Focusing on awareness instead of relying on willpower

- Recognizing patterns through mindful drinking 

- Prioritizing his health and role as a father

- Building new habits that align with his goals

In Roz’s session:

- Struggling to stay motivated without relying on her feelings

- Using alcohol to relax after a long day at work

- Observing how emotions affect her drinking habits

- Experimenting with mindful drinking

- Feeling bored and lonely without alcohol

- Learning to enjoy free time as a chance to rest

- Discovering new ways to unwind after work

- Staying committed to activities that bring joy

- Building small, lasting habits instead of quick fixes

Rina Bowring is a certified TNM Senior Coach who built a successful career in the outdoor advertising industry. After discovering This Naked Mind and transforming her relationship with alcohol, she decided to pursue her passion as an alcohol freedom coach. Inspired by the changes she experienced, Rina now shares the TNM method with the Christian community. She wants to help people break free from harmful habits, let go of guilt and shame, and find joy again.

Learn more about Coach Rina: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/rina-bowring/

Related Episodes:

EP 116: Reader Question – Does Alcohol Really Relax Us? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-116-reader-question-alcohol-really-relax-us/ 

EP 670: Reader’s Question – How Do You Stay Motivated to Be Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-670-readers-question-how-do-you-stay-motivated-to-be-alcohol-free/ 

EP 754: Embracing Joy in the Moment: ​​Alcohol Freedom Coaching https://thisnakedmind.com/embracing-joy-in-the-moment-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e754/ 

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